"...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easliy entangles, and let us run with perseveance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith..." Hebrews 12:1,2

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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

"Your days will be many, and years will be added to your life." (Proverbs 9:11)

Nine years ago, God blessed us beyond words with a beautiful, healthy baby boy. Curtis has grown into such a fine young man. He is serious, yet funny. He enjoys sports, but he prefers crafty things (origami and magic tricks) and electronics. He loves to give me hugs and kisses and he is a great brother (especially to his little sister). Most importantly, he expresses his love for Jesus through his words and deeds. He is so special to us and we are truly thankful to God for entrusting him into our care. Happy 9th birthday, Curty.

Monday, July 29, 2013

What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? – Romans 8:31-35

She packed her suitcase. She excitedly went through the registration process. We ran in the rain to her cabin and said our "good-byes". Another year at Camp Shalom. I am so thankful for a local Christian camp where she is able to meet new friends, have lots of fun, spend a whole week with her cousin, and deepen her relationship with her Lord. I'm excited about this year's theme at Camp Shalom. This summary is taken from their website:

REDefinition: a prefix, occurring originally from Latin, used with a theme of “again” or “again and again.”

Aren’t we all in need of second chances? Aren’t we all in need of God’s presence in our lives? Aren’t we all in need of God’s grace, not just once, but again and again? Our God is pursuing us again and again.

This year at Camp Shalom we are going to be focusing on a new “RE” word everyday to teach campers about the Gospel.

Repair: The world is in need of repair after our fall into sin.

Rescue: God has a rescue mission under way to repair the world from sin.

Redeem: Redeem means to “buy back.” God is rescuing our world that is in need of repair by sending a Redeemer to “buy us back” out of sin.

Renew: After God has rescued us out of the world that is in need of repair by sending a redeemer, he doesn’t just leave us there but is renewing us day by day.

Respond: Now that we know God has rescued us out of the world that is in need of repair by sending a redeemer and is renewing us how will we respond.

The campers will be memorizing Romans 8:31-35What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? – Romans 8:31-35

Everfound - Never Beyond Repair Lyrics

You’ve done what you promised that you’d never doYour innocence gone and your fears coming trueHow did you end up like this, feeling so lost?Like your life is in pieces too broken to fixAnd chains got you tied to a weight you can’t liftBut the biggest mistake that you madeIsn’t too big[Chorus]You’re not beyond repairGrace meets you anywhereAnd the mess of your heartIs where love’s gonna startCause you are, never beyond repairYou’re never beyond repairFor all of your pain there’s a father who hurtsFor all of your hurt there’s a healer who worksYou’re never too far from his reachSo just believe, just believe[Chorus]You’re not beyond repairGrace meets you anywhereAnd the mess of your heartIs where love’s gonna startCause you are, never beyond repairNever beyond repairThe moment you gave upHe gave up his life for youThe savior is able,His forgiveness is the proofYou’re not beyond repairGrace meets you anywhereAnd the mess of your heartIs where love’s gonna startCause you are, never beyond repairYou’re never beyond repair[Chorus]You’re not beyond repairGrace meets you anywhereAnd the mess of your heartIs where love’s gonna startCause you are, never beyond repairYou’re never beyond repairNever beyond repair,You’re never beyond repair.

Lessons learned...
Sometimes we learn the hard way.
Sometimes we have to make mistakes in order to learn from them.
Sometimes we are told, "We all make mistakes" or "I told you so".
Sometimes we just keep messing up and don't learn from our sinful ways or sinful thoughts.

Always God is faithful and just.
Always God keeps His promises.
Always God lifts us up when we fall.
Always God is trying to teach us how to live, but is always loving and forgiving and He never gives up on us.

Continuing to give thanks...
#3702-#3720

-that God never says, "I told you so", but instead, "It'll be ok. I'll help you get through this."
-God's willingness to forgive us when we confess our sins
-that He never gives up on us
-that God gave me a Godly husband to help me become more like Him
-lessons that are learned from my MANY mistakes

-how she loves pretend play

-how she takes such good care of her babies and how God is nurturing her motherly instincts already!

-how he (most of the time) willingly allows her to follow him and do things with him

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I am a worker of the home, who has been blessed with 5 wonderful children! I try to relate every day life back to the Creator through my simplistic writing. I am a daughter of Christ, and it is my goal and my desire to strive to glorify Him in all I do and say. I am so grateful for His grace and mercy because I fail so often. I have been very blessed with a wonderful husband of 22 years!